DIVINE CUSTOM HOMES

About The Builder

DIVINE Custom Homes is supremely committed to energy efficiency. Founder Olga Treviño has but one goal—to offer her homebuyers high-performance homes that provide them with comfort, safety, and healthy indoor air. Mrs. Treviño certainly has the credentials to prove her passion for her job. DIVINE Custom Homes is one of the Rio Grande Valley’s earliest pioneers when it comes to building ENERGY STAR® certified homes. Simply put, Mrs. Treviño only builds ENERGY STAR® certified homes, or she doesn’t build them at all. See more online.

PREVIOUS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARDS

2021 - AEP Texas Award (ENERGY STAR® Participant)

2020 - RGVBA Parade of Homes Most Energy-Efficient

2018 - AEP Texas Award (Highest Savings - Single Home)

2016 - AEP Texas Award (Highest Savings - Single Home) m CONTACT US!

956-467-1111 olga@divinecustomhomes.net www.DivineCustomHomes.net

Ducts & Air Registers

The Rater inspects the HVAC duct system, looking for areas that are poorly sealed and connected. Mastic is an inexpensive sealant that should be used generously over duct taping at all the seams for maximum protection. Simply using foil tape is not acceptable since heat will cause the tape to fall off and allow air to escape into the attic. The Rater also inspects the locations where the ducts connect to vents and registers in the ceiling to ensure proper connections.

NOTE: A properly designed duct system, a function of the HVAC contractor, is key to making sure ventilation delivers an equal amount of air at equal pressure to every room of the home. Failure to equalize airflow will lead to some rooms being colder or hotter than others. Installing jumper ducts is a good way to equalize air pressures and can be a remedy for rooms that are noticeably warmer or colder than other parts of the house.

Verification of Final Results

The Rater performs a final review of the home’s specifications to verify that it was built as specified during the preconstruction stage. They make notes of items that can add or detract from the home’s projected energy score. Additionally, the final inspection includes a blower door test and a duct leakage test to calculate the home’s HERS score.

The Blower Door Test

Once the home is completed, the Rater performs a blower door test to measure the leakiness of the home’s envelope. In other words, they test how much air goes out or comes in through the roof, windows, doors, vents to the outside, and other openings. To do this, the Rater closes all openings of the home and uses a specialized fan on a doorway to first blow air in, then out. The home’s air leakage to the outside must fall within the acceptable range to qualify for the BUILT TO SAVE® certification.

NOTE: The blower door test is usually performed after the home is complete. However, a Rater can perform a rough-in blower door test at the thermal inspection stage if all of the home’s openings can be covered—even if with just plywood and tape. Doing a blower door test while the home is in framing allows for an easy fix to any identified problem areas. And, if the home passes at this stage, you can rest assured it will pass at final inspection.

Company Facts

Founded: 1990 Price Range: $200’s - $1 Million

Areas Served: Rio Grande Valley of South Texas

Construction Type: Residential / Commercial / Retail BUILT TO SAVE® Member Since: 2022

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty: Available